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Oh don't get me wrong, if the rules allowed a squad of four, and you could select your lineup from it on a game by game basis I'd be all for it. I think it would develop into 4 equal players though, rather than 3+1, as the former would be much better for team play etc.
It would solve so many problems for teams, injuries in tournaments, if a player can't make a fixture/training session, you still have a familiar squad of 3. You can play teams to their weaknesses, if you know you are likely to defend play a goalie, if you want to counter attack play your fastest players, etc.
But the rules clearly say at the moment it's a team of three, and if you allow subbed players back in, it's allowing teams of 4 through the back door, which should never be the approach to the rules.